House Democrats are maneuvering to quickly pass legislation to bolster the semiconductor industry and support U.S. innovation by adding parts of a Senate bill passed this week to an existing House measure, aiming to counter the economic challenge from China.
What’s News Today: Worldwide threats, road work
What’s News Today: Worldwide threats, road work
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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Lane closures in Lynchburg could impact your commute starting today. Crews will work on Rivermont Avenue between Belmont Street and Victoria Avenue through April 23rd. Work will take place daily, including on weekends, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The United Way of Southwest Virginia will hold a news conference today in Norton. It will make an announcement about Early Childhood Education in the region.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner holds open forum in Lynchburg to boost black-owned businesses
“[COVID] disproportionately hit black-owned businesses and women-owned businesses”
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Virginia Senator Mark Warner was in Lynchburg Thursday, leading a conversation with black, small business owners who have struggled during the pandemic.
“COVID-19 hit all of us hard, but on the business side, it disproportionately hit black-owned businesses and women-owned businesses,” said Warner.
He gave advice on resources to entrepreneurs like Davina Hunt Bare, who owns DB Homes 4 Hope LLC.
“We renovate old homes and then rent them to people, but we interview people. We make sure that people want hope for homeownership because we want to create generational wealth,” said Hunt Bare.
HERRING ANNOUNCES SENIOR STAFF FOR RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Experienced Team to Lead Herring’s Re-Election Campaign
Today, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced the senior leadership team who will lead his re-election campaign. Farah Melendez will take leave from her role as Political Director of the Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) to serve as Campaign Manager. Adnan Mohamed will serve as both Deputy Campaign Manager and Political Director, Tommy Keefe will serve as Finance Director, Cassie Moreno will serve as Communications Director, and André Earls will serve as Press Secretary.
“Our work to make Virginia more safe, more just, and more equitable is only just beginning, and our diverse and talented senior leadership team represents an investment in the future of the Commonwealth,” said Attorney General Mark Herring. “This is a team with deep Virginia connections and a wealth of experience who will help us share our record of progressive achiev
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